John Paul James McWeeney (born 26 May 1976) is an Irish former professional rugby union player who competed for Leinster from 1997 to 2005 and was capped once for Ireland.[1]

John McWeeney
Full nameJohn Paul James McWeeney
Date of birth (1976-05-26) 26 May 1976 (age 48)
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight224 lb (102 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997 Ireland 1 (0)

McWeeney, born in Dublin, attended St Mary's College. He was a winger and had a quick rise up the ranks of Irish rugby in 1997, going from a St Mary's College RFC rookie to earning an international call-up, with six games for Leinster in between. Debuting on the left wing for Ireland against the 1997 All Blacks at Lansdowne Road, the 21-year old played opposite Jeff Wilson and was substituted off during the second half, as the visitors won by 48 points. He continued to play for Leinster until 2005, retiring to begin a career in financial services.[2][3]

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  1. ^ "Where Are They Now?: John McWeeney". Leinster Rugby. 10 February 2021.
  2. ^ "'When I walked out of his office I felt there was a weight off my shoulders. I felt like a new man. I felt brilliant. It was really strange, because for once I knew exactly t I was doingdoing, and that what I was doing was down to me'". Irish Independent. 17 September 2005.
  3. ^ "My one Irish cap was an All Blacks rout, and I wouldn't change it". Irish Independent. 12 November 2005.
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